| "The People Next Door" | |
|---|---|
| CBS Playhouse episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | David Greene |
| Written by | J. P. Miller |
| Original air date | October 15, 1968 |
"The People Next Door" is the first television play episode of the second season of the American television series CBS Playhouse. A drama about a family dealing with the daughter's use of LSD, it was written by J. P. Miller and won three Emmy awards for camerawork, best director, and best writer; as well as a nomination for Best Dramatic Program.[1]
It debuted on October 15, 1968, and was the 20th highest viewed program of the week, with a 20.8 rating and 36 share.[2]
The episode was later filmed in 1970 as The People Next Door, with many of the actors from the teleplay reprising their roles for the theatrical release.